The November 2016 issue of Apparel stays true to the theme of ‘Fashioning Change’. The Magazine’s ‘Report’ section comprises an in-depth coverage of the TEXPROCIL Annual Export Award Function. It also covers a preview of the 1st Uniform and Garment Manufacturers’ Exhibition to be held in Solapur in January 2017. This issue is also carrying the CMAI Apparel Index for the Second Quarter (July-September) of the Fiscal Year 2016-17. The ‘Industry Insights’ segment gives insights into renting branded fashion for occasional use. We also speak about the growing luxury kids’ wear market in India. The ‘Designer Spotlight’ section of the magazine includes an exclusive interview with the celebrity designer Kunal Rawal. The ‘Fibre Speak’ segment explores the evolution of silk as a fibre. The ‘Trend Talk’ section looks at the relevance of the traditional sari to modern Indian women and the upcoming trends in winter wear. The ‘Fabric Speak’ section decodes the ancient techniques responsible for the famous ikat weave of Pochampally, while the ‘Fashion Speak’ segment reports on the style updates seen at the Amazon India Fashion Week. The ‘Regulars’ segment of this month’s issue includes a brief yet complete round-up of important news and events in the apparel world, an update on a new store opening, a look at what’s trending, news of the brands in vogue and forthcoming events in the world of apparel. In short, the November issue of Apparel magazine looks at the current trends and upcoming possibilities in the world of Apparel and Fashion, and fashioning the change of tomorrow, today.
The Indian apparel, garments and textiles industry is a dynamic one. With the industry generating the second highest employment after agriculture in our country, it is no doubt that the trade is one of the people, by the people and for the people. Apparel, the monthly official trade magazine of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI)—one of the largest apparel and garments bodies in the country—gives you the latest news and events specific to this industry, while delving deeper into issues plaguing it, new technologies adopted and the people who make things happen. The magazine regularly carries articles by industry experts, interviews with the who’s who of the industry, many of whom are members of the CMAI, and features upcoming and established brands and their latest collections. Apparel also exclusively covers any event hosted, organised or supported by the CMAI, including the bi-annual National Garment Fair, which is one of the largest apparel trade fairs in the sub-continent...